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Robert Eagle Obituary
EAGLE,
Robert James
"Jim"
1943-2011
Jim was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on April 4, 1943 and moved to Cranbrook when he was 4 years old. Here he developed a passion for hockey. He played on both the Midget and Juvenile Provincial Championship Teams. His success in Cranbrook elevated him to the Edmonton Oil Kings where he won a Memorial Cup in 1963. Following his junior hockey in Edmonton, Jim moved on to the University of Denver where he played for the Pioneers and graduated with a commerce degree. After university, he moved on to professional hockey in San Diego where he played for several years with the "Gulls" in the Western Hockey League. With pro-hockey behind him and living in Spokane, he entered the restaurant business. They opened the first "Chapter Eleven" in 1972. He and his partner Jim Becker expanded to 13 restaurants across the state of Washington. While growing and expanding the business, Jim moved to the "Farm" in Yakima where he found his passion for thoroughbred race horses. Jim spent the last five years in Cranbrook and continued to be involved in hockey as a scout for the Vancouver Canucks.
Jim passed away on March 10, 2011. He was predeceased by his father Bob in 1993 and his mother Hazel in 2008.
Upon Jim's request, there will be no service. A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to MCPHERSON FUNERAL SERVICE.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Eagle
Donna Walters
April 4, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Jim.
Donna Walters
March 10, 2025
It's hard to believe that you have been gone 14 years ago today. Always and forever in all of our hearts you will remain. I will always love you.
Donna Walters
January 1, 2025
As we begin another new year, the memories we shared will last forever, for you are all ways and always in our hearts. Forever loved and forever missed....you are.
Donna Walters
November 17, 2023
Dearest Jim.....Always and all ways in our hearts forever. Memories to last a lifetime until we meet again.
Donna Raye Walters
November 26, 2022
It is almost the end of another year....another year without you in our lives. You will be always and forever be missed and always and forever loved. Continue to Rest in Peace, Jim.
Donna Walters
December 23, 2021
Thinking of you as I always do, but especially at this time of year when Christmas is here once again. Always and forever in my heart, you will always be.
Donna Raye Walters
May 2, 2021
Forever and always in our hearts.
Donna Walters
November 13, 2020
Thinking of you, especially at this time of the year. You are forever and always in all of our hearts. Miss you more than you'll ever know.
Pat Wheeler
April 5, 2020
Birdman your legend lives on.Miss ya buddy.
Donna Walters
April 3, 2020
On the eve of what would have been your 77th Birthday, just wanted you to know how much you are missed and how much we still love you.
Donna Walters
March 28, 2020
Even though you are no longer here with us, your incredible spirit is and the wonderful memories we shared, will always be a part of my heart. Until we meet again....Rest in Peace my friend.
pat wheeler
December 25, 2017
Donna,Merry Christmas and thanks for yur devotion to Jim.I miss him too.Pat
Donna Walters
December 23, 2017
It's almost Christmas once again. We still miss you my dear friend and always will. In every candle glow this holiday season, your spirit will be with us. Rest in Peace my free-spirited friend. Will always love you.
Donna Walters
August 12, 2017
Wishing you were here to help me raise my 3 Arabian horses. Wishing we could turn back the clock to yesterday.
Donna Walters
August 12, 2017
If not for you, I would not have become the person I am today. Thank you for coming into my life, even for a few years. It was fun and exciting to share your dreams. Thank you most of all for just being you.
Donna Walters
May 23, 2016
Thinking of you. Thank you again, for sharing the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, the City of Vancouver and Cranbrook with me when I visited you back in the summer of 1968, which now seems like "forever ago". Thank you for so many things Jim, but especially thank you for just being you. Love and miss you, and always will.
April 26, 2016
You would be so proud of our current hockey team, the Gulls. They are in the play-offs and of course we are all hoping they do well. The people in San Diego County are very supportive of the team, which is not surprising, because San Diego has always been a sports city....and they love their hockey.
Donna Walters
December 31, 2015
It's New Year's Eve - thinking of you and the wonderful memories we shared so many years ago.
Donna Walters
December 13, 2015
At this special time of year, we remember people who have touched our lives and souls with their presence...you were one of these people. For me, every day, I celebrate your life through the wonderful memories that live within my heart and will always be a part of me. Miss you more than words can say.
Donna Walters
December 9, 2015
It's winter once again, and the beautiful memories have again returned, as I remember those special times we shared in San Diego so many years ago.
Donna Walters
November 22, 2015
I know you'd be pleased to know that San Diego once again, has a professional hockey team and they are named the Gulls! It's hard to believe that we will soon be going into another new year; another year without you. You are in my thoughts and prayers....always. Rest in peace.
Donna Walters
December 3, 2014
It's December and I used to put my winter coat on and drive to the San Diego Sports Arena to watch you and the San Diego Gulls play an exciting game of hockey a couple of times of week. Always looked forward to the home games. There hasn't been hockey in San Diego for many, many years - no need to put on a winter coat and drive to the Sports Arena - you are no longer here with us. Memories of you are so special, especially at this time of year. Miss having your arms enfold me, and miss your wonderful smile.
Donna Walters
December 3, 2014
It is 2014 and the holidays are almost here once again. I think of you all year long, but especially during the holidays and wintertime. It's hockey season again too. Will never forget the years you spent in San Diego playing for the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club. Lots of memories of special times spent with you.
Donna Walters
December 1, 2014
Love you and miss you, and always will. You are no longer with us, but the fond memories we all have of our time with you, will live with us forever.
Sandi Chamberlain
August 13, 2013
Eagle was a great boss. I worked for the First Edition as a hostess/cocktail waitress. We were like a fun family. I roomed with Eagle's girlfriend who worked with us then in Spokane. Many fond memories. Loved Eagle and all he was.
Sandi Dolge (Chamberlain)
Donna Walters
January 3, 2013
Your spirit and the wonderful memories of your laughter, your sense of humor, your sensitivity and the warmth of your terrific smile that you shared with each of us, will continue to shine brightly in our hearts, just like the glow from this candle.
Donna Walters
December 27, 2012
It's hard to believe that it is almost 2013. Still miss those great hockey games you played at the San Diego Sports Arena. Nothing seemed the same after you left for Spokane, but glad that you got to realize and experience your dreams. We all wish you were still here. I'm just glad I had the opportunity to know and love you. Until we meet again.
Donna Walters
April 15, 2011
A smile, a glance...you looked my way,
Here in California, I'd hoped you'd stay.
The Pacific Northwest called your name,
Restaurants and Thoroughbreds, brought you fame.
A man with visions for new things, new trends,
Who will live forever in the hearts of his friends.
Donna Walters
April 12, 2011
I knew Jim when he played hockey for the San Diego Gulls from 1968 until 1971. I loved him...what can I say. We all did. Jim traveled to the beat of his own drum, and all of us who knew and loved him, admired him for his independence, sense of humor and his intelligence. What a great business man he turned out to be as well. I am so proud of his accomplishments and I will never forget him. Thank you Jim, for the wonderful memories. May you rest in peace my friend.
March 28, 2011
Jim-- Tell my sweetie hello for me!
Kelly A. Enders
Pat Wheeler
March 16, 2011
I worked initially for Jim(Eagle&Becker)at the Chapter X1 First Edition in the Spokane valley,then at the original restaurant on Mission.I would go on to manage their next effort(who they partnered with Jim Flaherty)the entertainment venue, Sherman Street South in Spokane and then witness a statewide expansion like no other.A colossal success at the time featuring huge portions of Prime Rib,Steaks,Seafood and all you can eat salad bars.The crowds were unbelievable.Jim Eagle was a huge talent and visionary in the business.To know Jim(you know what I mean)was to love him and I loved him like a brother.Never forgotten.RIP my friend.Pat Wheeler (wheels)
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